DE Crawford transcript
By Steve Corkran
Saturday, April 28th, 2012 at 1:50 pm in Oakland Raiders.
Here is the entire transcript from a conference call with fifth-round draft pick defensive end Jack Crawford:
Q: Did you know Raiders were interested in you?
A: Yeah, the Raiders were one of the teams I was close to from the beginning, since the Combine. It was good to seem them come through and give me an opportunity like this.
Q: Did they have you out here for a visit?
A: No.
Q: Have you taken a moment to reflect how unlikely this is, given how long and how far you’ve come?
A: It’s crazy. It’s a little emotional right now, everybody is crying. It’s so unlikely. I told myself coming into this situation that I wasn’t going to get upset if I didn’t get drafted. I have come so far already. I am just so happy. This is one of the best days of my life.
Q: Saw you worked out with Tre Thomas. How much did that help you?
A: Yeah. He is just so insightful and he has so much experience. It was good to see things from an offensive tackle’s perspective. It helped me out so much. He told me things that I didn’t know. The small things that you don’t recognize in a game. Helped me mentally a lot.
Q: How soon before you reach out to Stefen Wisniewski and ask about the Raiders?
A: I was just living with Stef Wisniewski at the offseason training up at Penn State. I stayed with him, and I was asking him about the Raiders. He had nothing but good things to say, and now I can be his teammate again. It’s a good feeling.
Q: You had a dip in production your junior year. What happened there?
A: I got hurt. I sprained a ligament in my right foot and it was just hard, because instead of having the surgery, I decided to let it heal a little bit and try and come back. I didn’t give myself enough time to heal up and I could never play up to my full potential.
Q: When did you make the transition in your mind from basketball player to football player?
A: It was the first year I played. Stepping on that football field for the first time, it was a feeling I never had before. I like how it was physical game. I grew up playing rugby and stepping on the football field, there was just a lot more excitement. When I started to get more of a feel for the game, I became more and more intrigued by it.
Q: Did you watch football growing up?
A: A little bit. Not so much. I couldn’t really follow it like you can in America.
Q: Because you haven’t played a lot, do you feel like you have a lot of room to grow?
A: That’s the one thing about me, I always feel like I have room to improve. That’s my mindset. And that’s what’s gotten me to where I am now.
Q: How did you discover football? What was the reason you played for the first time?
A: Just watching a game in high school, it looked fun. I liked the contact, the physical part of it, that’s what brought me over to the sport.
Q: How does a guy go from not playing football to being recruited by Penn State in two years?
A: (Laughs) That’s crazy, man. My high school coach told me, when I stepped on the field, just told me a little bit about the positions I’d be playing, defensive end and wide receiver and then he just told me, on defense, just go get the ball. And that’s what I did for him. Every play I lined up, I took off and try to get back to the running back as much as possible. And one thing I think helped me was just my work ethic. I used to always do the extra part just to try to get better.
Q: What did the Raiders coaches say to you when they got you on the phone?
A: They said, congratulations. They said, We expect you to keep showing us the motor that you showed on the tape. Keep working harder now you’re here because this is about football now; celebrate with your family for tonight and then get ready for mini-camp when it starts because it’s about football.
Q: What were you trying to prove to scouts and coaches through this process?
A: I think the biggest thing I’m trying to show is that, I think physically I’m just as able as any other defensive end in the draft and I think that whatever they need me to do, whatever they want me to do, I’m not going to stop working until I get to that point where they’re satisfied and I’m satisfied with my performance. I really want to bring a lot to the table and I think that I’m happy that I got drafted, but for me this is the beginning. This is where I have to improve myself so I can help the Raiders and hopefully help us win the Super Bowl.
Q: Preparing to not get drafted, what’s this process been like for you?
A: It’s crazy, it’s weird because I don’t know what the coaches think. I don’t know how people rank different players and stuff and I don’t know what different coaches want. I talk to different teams with different rankings and you just never know. So a lot of these mock drafts, I don’t like to look at them, but a lot of them had me going undrafted or sixth round, seventh round, and I just kind of been hoping for the best the whole time, kind of prayed and hoped everything went well. But when I finally got the call, the waiting was hard
my while family was here, I had to watch it. But when I got that phone call it was just a relief. Now I really get an opportunity to showcase what I have.
Q: Where are you right now?
A: I’m at my family’s place in New Jersey, my host family, in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Q: Did your whole family move to America from England?
A: My real family still lives in London. They still live there and I keep in contact with them, closely. Ever since I’ve lived in America I’ve lived with a host family, like a big Italian family and they treat me like their family, they treat me like real family out there so I feel lucky. I feel blessed to be with them and for them, they support me and treat me like their son.
Q: What’s the name of that family?
A: Dandrea.
Q: You grew up in London, Aresenal supporter?
A: Yeah, yeah (laughs).
Q: Thank you, congratulations.
A: Thank you so much, man.
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April 28th, 2012 at 1:50 pm
Sweet
April 28th, 2012 at 1:51 pm
Man everyone must be checking out Teblow highlights on NFLN
April 28th, 2012 at 1:51 pm
wonder what’s in the fridge…
April 28th, 2012 at 1:51 pm
All speculation, optimism, and pessimism, folks. Truth is we won’t know until this season or maybe up to 3 seasons from now.
April 28th, 2012 at 1:52 pm
You would think Jamista clown could at least clean the toilets to earn his keep around here.
April 28th, 2012 at 1:52 pm
We drafted another Matt S and a Des Bryant, these two Dlineman just remind me of those two players. Yeah things have changed………..right!!
April 28th, 2012 at 1:53 pm
You’re a bitter little man, aren’t you, Priesttj?
April 28th, 2012 at 1:54 pm
yo
April 28th, 2012 at 1:54 pm
#6 – Al Davis wouldn’t have drafted Criner.
April 28th, 2012 at 1:55 pm
that’s not priest. That’s a troll.
April 28th, 2012 at 1:56 pm
TJ, you’re the only fool on here that would claim nothing has changed in Oak in terms of the draft. But keep on believing that to yourself.
BTW, Cristo is much more polished than Crawford. An easy youtube will tell you that.
April 28th, 2012 at 1:56 pm
glad to have you aboard mate!…
April 28th, 2012 at 1:58 pm
Jerry should have fun interviewing Bilikidi.
The official language of Angola, where he’s from, is Portugese and yet Bilukidi is a French Canadian.
And here’s Jerry having trouble with English.
–just kidding Jerry, you write some great stuff.
April 28th, 2012 at 1:58 pm
Christo Bilikudi highlights:
http://youtu.be/STiBwfkomOY
April 28th, 2012 at 1:58 pm
priesttj Says:
April 28th, 2012 at 1:16 pm
No one said Porter and Brown were slow…
Said Porter wasn’t a track star and he wasn’t. We had LB’s that ran 4.4’s.
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“Porter attended Coolidge High School in Washington D.C., and was a star in football, basketball, baseball, and track.”
April 28th, 2012 at 1:58 pm
Criner = Chaz with ball-catching skills
April 28th, 2012 at 1:58 pm
Yeah yeah yeah these are typical Al Davis picks athletic size guys Big Al would’ve drafted Crawford in a heartbeat. And the Christo late as well…..trust me I know if anyone does.
April 28th, 2012 at 1:58 pm
Cristo’s nickname is ‘The Count of Monte’
April 28th, 2012 at 1:59 pm
NICE INTERVIEW.. very hardworker , we will be good on D because we got very nice players
April 28th, 2012 at 1:59 pm
Tom Compton and Nick Mondek, OL off board
April 28th, 2012 at 1:59 pm
17.priesttj Says:
April 28th, 2012 at 1:58 pm
Yeah yeah yeah these are typical Al Davis picks athletic size guys Big Al would’ve drafted Crawford in a heartbeat. And the Christo late as well…..trust me I know if anyone does.
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Are you the “original” Priest?
April 28th, 2012 at 2:00 pm
“Porter attended Coolidge High School in Washington D.C., and was a star in football, basketball, baseball, and track.
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The problem with TJ is rather than acknowledging his mistakes he double downs on them while insulting everyone else as know nothing along the way.
April 28th, 2012 at 2:00 pm
boss01 Says:
April 28th, 2012 at 1:58 pm
Criner = Chaz with ball-catching skills
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Or Chaz without the injuries.
April 28th, 2012 at 2:00 pm
The old scouts are still singing in the warroom. No doubt about it!!
April 28th, 2012 at 2:02 pm
None other DJ…
April 28th, 2012 at 2:02 pm
Steve Corkran:
Love the Juron Criner and Miles Burris selections. Crawford and Bilukidi sound like long-shots to make the roster.
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easy to stash developmental DL on practice squad, since they don’t cover kicks on special teams. If these guys show potential, we will be able to hang on to them
April 28th, 2012 at 2:04 pm
Q: How soon before you reach out to Stefen Wisniewski and ask about the Raiders?
A: I was just living with Stef Wisniewski at the offseason training up at Penn State. I stayed with him, and I was asking him about the Raiders. He had nothing but good things to say, and now I can be his teammate again. It’s a good feeling.
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Little Wiz’s comments about Crawford were pretty encouraging.
April 28th, 2012 at 2:04 pm
Christo is a defintley a no risk high reward guy…. He has nice speed for a big guy… This draft is very Interesting
April 28th, 2012 at 2:04 pm
dennard is a day one starter in the slot and potential for starter. beast of a corner. punched a cop…so what. take him reggie
April 28th, 2012 at 2:04 pm
Priesttj Says:
April 28th, 2012 at 1:52 pm
We drafted another Matt S and a Des Bryant, these two Dlineman just remind me of those two players. Yeah things have changed………..right!!
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Come on Priest! You are not fooling anyone. We all know your football IQ is very low. Your the one who said Vick is a better QB than Elway.
April 28th, 2012 at 2:04 pm
aig-raiders Says:
April 28th, 2012 at 2:00 pm
boss01 Says:
April 28th, 2012 at 1:58 pm
Criner = Chaz with ball-catching skills
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Or Chaz without the injuries.
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Chaz has very good hands and ability to catch in tight areas.
If you want to make that comparrison, I’d say Criner = a more polished, less injury-prone but significantly slower Chaz (I believe Chaz ran a sub-4.4 out of college)
April 28th, 2012 at 2:04 pm
25.priesttj Says:
April 28th, 2012 at 2:02 pm
None other DJ…
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Cool. Why absent for so long?
April 28th, 2012 at 2:05 pm
Seymour Bush Says:
April 28th, 2012 at 1:55 pm
that’s not priest. That’s a troll.
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I agree. That or he’s had too much malt liquor.
April 28th, 2012 at 2:05 pm
So raw.
April 28th, 2012 at 2:06 pm
DJ I can only take so much of this stuff anymore…..it’s fun to come in for a minute. But football is way down on the list of discussion in here. The rest I can do without..
April 28th, 2012 at 2:06 pm
I like 3/5 picks. I wish all the rookies the best, but I don’t agree with our 3rd and 6th pick.
April 28th, 2012 at 2:07 pm
Yeah, Chaz was quite fast. Liked him a lot but not his injuries. As for Criner, he is a slower version of Chaz without the injury…I hope.
April 28th, 2012 at 2:07 pm
He sounded like Priest earlier but not so much now.
April 28th, 2012 at 2:07 pm
You ALWAYS draft d-linemen.. Good pix
April 28th, 2012 at 2:08 pm
priesttj Says:
April 28th, 2012 at 2:06 pm
DJ I can only take so much of this stuff anymore…..it’s fun to come in for a minute. But football is way down on the list of discussion in here. The rest I can do without..
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quick hint. Try posting your opinion while NOT TELLING EVERYONE AS KNOW NOTHING AT THE SAME TIME.
April 28th, 2012 at 2:08 pm
this is that lame troll that would steal peoples handles and try to sound like them and then make idiotic comments. Some lame useless clowns just have no lives. To sit on the internet and post slime all day is just pathetic.
April 28th, 2012 at 2:08 pm
Knicks are getting the Raider treatment from the refs. This game is a joke.
April 28th, 2012 at 2:08 pm
I still think any decent run stuffing NT/DT even if lacking special qualities could help us stabilize our run defense, thus having bigger impact than a 6th-7th rounder at most any other position. Obviously the NFL talent evaluators don’t agree, as all these guys have been picked later than anticipated. NFL becoming a passing league…at least that’s current trend, not necessarily permanent
Hebron Fangupo NT/DT BYU
Miles Burris, LB, S.D. St. GOT HIM ALREADY!
Billy Winn, DE, Boise St.
Alfonzo Dennard CB Nebraska charged with hitting cop recently, best in zone
Adrien Cole MLB La. Tech
Audie Cole, LB,
Edwin “Rock” Baker, RB
David Molk, C
Leonard Johnson, CB Iowa St
Chris Polk, RB
Trevor Guyton, DE, Cal
Travis Lewis, LB, Oklahoma attitude questionable to some
Nicolas Jean-Baptiste, NT
D”Angelo Tyson, NT Georgia
Sammy Brown, LB, Houston
Jacquies Smith, DE/LB, Missouri
Brett Roy LB/DL Nevada
Coryell Judie, FS-CB
Alex Hoffman-Ellis, LB
James Brown, OT-OG Troy St
Ryan Steed, FS-CB Furman
Quentin Saulsbury, C-G Miss. St.
Dale Moss, WR, S. Dakota St. athlete, big, hands
Derrick Coleman RB-FB UCLA power goalline
Rishard Matthews WR-PR Nevada
Charles Brown CB-PR North Carolina
April 28th, 2012 at 2:09 pm
Sammy Brown, Emmanuel Acho, Janzen Jackson, Cordarro Law, Leonard Johnson, Julian Miller, and Hebron Fangupo still on the board.
April 28th, 2012 at 2:09 pm
Priest when u talk to Criners dad tell him the blog said wassup. Lmao. And ask your “bud” Timma why self proclaimed Mr Raider signed a Bronco FA deal.
April 28th, 2012 at 2:09 pm
he was right about Arman tho.
April 28th, 2012 at 2:09 pm
Out.
April 28th, 2012 at 2:09 pm
Chris in NY Says:
April 28th, 2012 at 2:04 pm
aig-raiders Says:
April 28th, 2012 at 2:00 pm
boss01 Says:
April 28th, 2012 at 1:58 pm
Criner = Chaz with ball-catching skills
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Or Chaz without the injuries.
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Chaz has very good hands and ability to catch in tight areas.
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Are you kidding me? what games were you watching? his inconsistency with dropping balls time and time again the few times he managed to play is the reason he isnt here anymore…had he caught that pass vs the lions, we would have made the playoffs, enough said
April 28th, 2012 at 2:10 pm
Branch > Timma for HOF
April 28th, 2012 at 2:11 pm
Boss,
Chaz used to go fight for the ball and Jawalrus even pointed that out too. I would never doubt Chaz’s hands but I know he can never be a reliable Wr due to his injuries.
April 28th, 2012 at 2:11 pm
Criner is a raw talent who was inconsistent throughout his career at Arizona. He was dominant in the Pac-12 at times and used his athleticism and leaping ability to simply make more plays than the man across from him. Criner effectively uses his great size when going for jump balls or when “boxing out” to catch balls in the short game. He shows his athleticism after the catch, displaying an ability to make things happen early in the play, and has the burst to finish them. He needs to learn how to show up every Sunday, but his talent alone legitimizes him as a prospect. He should be one of the first five receivers taken off the board.
ANALYSIS
STRENGTHS Criner is a lanky but athletic receiver who uses his jumping ability and large catch radius to his advantage when going up for jump balls. He runs crisp routes and is explosive off the line of scrimmage. Criner gets a clean release with ease by using quickness and power, and he understands how to stem his routes to keep cornerbacks off him. He is deceptively agile for such a tall player and is a reliable option in short areas. He can use his lateral agility to make defenders miss and get up the field for yards after the catch. He is a natural who works well against zone defenses and finds his openings and quickly work upfield. Criner has emerged over the past year as the go-to receiver for Arizona, and he has a confidence about his play that allows him to match up against the best.
WEAKNESSES Criner had a tendency throughout his career to disappear from games if he is not heavily involved in the action. At times, his routes can look sloppy. He is a strong blocker but the willingness can slip away from him at times. A medical concern he had before the 2011 season will also be on the minds of scouts.
April 28th, 2012 at 2:11 pm
MR got banned again so he is stirring up trouble and preparing his new persona. Dont be fooled, remember he can show some intelligence untill the hamster cage starts spinning too fast
April 28th, 2012 at 2:12 pm
I like this kid a lot.
April 28th, 2012 at 2:12 pm
2012 NFL Draft Individual Grades:
95. Tony Bergstrom, OT/G, Utah: B Grade
The Raiders needed help on the offensive line. Tony Bergstrom, who can play multiple positions up front, definitely fits the range. He’s also good for Oakland’s scheme.
129. Miles Burris, DE/OLB, San Diego State: B- Grade
Miles Burris was a fifth-round prospect, but this is close enough to his range. The Raiders lost some pass-rushers in free agency, so they had to find some replacements.
158. Jack Crawford, DE, Penn State: B+ Grade
I had a strong feeling the Raiders would draft Jack Crawford. They really liked him as a fifth-round prospect – this is the exact correct range for him – and as I wrote earlier, they had to find multiple pass-rushers this weekend.
168. Juron Criner, WR, Arizona: A Grade
Juron Criner could have easily been picked on Friday. He was No. 95 on the consensus board. The Raiders don’t really need a receiver, but you can’t go wrong with this sort of value.
189. Christo Bulukidi, DT, Georgia State: D Grade
Georgia State’s first drafted player! The Panthers are coming into Division 1-A, so this is nice for them. However, he’s No. 752 on the consensus board. I don’t know if anyone else would have selected him.
April 28th, 2012 at 2:13 pm
Buliki runs slow, might play inside
April 28th, 2012 at 2:13 pm
Not impressed with Crawford. Other than a good draft considering our picks. Later gents.
April 28th, 2012 at 2:13 pm
Matt Leinart to visit Raiders
April 28th, 2012 at 2:14 pm
aig-raiders Says:
April 28th, 2012 at 2:11 pm
Boss,
Chaz used to go fight for the ball and Jawalrus even pointed that out too. I would never doubt Chaz’s hands but I know he can never be a reliable Wr due to his injuries.
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I agree in 2009-2010 he had good hands, but that was a very small sample size, this year when he got on the field more, he dropped balls almost every game, the one he didnt catch vs the lions killed me. He proved this year he is not a starter, he is a no. 3 at best.
April 28th, 2012 at 2:14 pm
I agree with Walterfootball about the last pick. You can get him after the draft. Again, not the BPA IMO.
April 28th, 2012 at 2:14 pm
@AdamSchefter
Free-agent QB Matt Leinart is likely to sign with Raiders this week during visit he has scheduled to Oakland. He would back up Carson Palmer
April 28th, 2012 at 2:15 pm
There’s a lot of raw talent still out there this is the time the scouts really earn the bucks. Normally in the 7th rnd Mr D would call around to USC and other schools to see who wasn’t drafted but can play.
That’s what Reggie has to got to get good at. But it’s easy to see some of our old guys were heard in this draft and they can still be a big help to Reggie in FA.
April 28th, 2012 at 2:17 pm
Keywords: Versatility, Toughness.
April 28th, 2012 at 2:17 pm
yes i second that motion priest. said it in a previous thread also.
that’s why i’m not worried about DT … we found Desmond Bryant that way.
April 28th, 2012 at 2:17 pm
Reg has to get good at calling up schools and asking them if they have anyone good?
LOL
April 28th, 2012 at 2:18 pm
Al would have never drafted a WR with 4.6 speed so early, or a ZBS O-lineman who was 26 years old.
Never. He probably would not have even let those guys deliver his newspaper better yet play on his team.
And guys like Christo he definately would have drafted……in the 2nd round a la “Missile” Mike.
Loving the new era.
April 28th, 2012 at 2:19 pm
Terrance Ganaway RB off board. He’s a 6th-7th rounder to me. One of the few guys I watched film of. Spread offense, runs through gaping holes, takes 3 steps to get rolling but big strong and pretty fast, no wiggle,
no instincts, no catch. System manufactured stats. Even as a runner only, Marcel Reece is much more skillful, and of course Reece is a great receiving talent. Needs to learn to be more QB friendly as receiver,
help QB out when he’s in trouble but Knapp will coach him up and he’ll produce big instead of being a flash guy
April 28th, 2012 at 2:19 pm
Acho gone.
April 28th, 2012 at 2:19 pm
I am sure Reggie didn’t wait until the 7th round to start calling schools.
He already knows who can play, who wasn’t drafted, etc.
April 28th, 2012 at 2:20 pm
Criner and Burris will start for the Raiders!
Print that!
April 28th, 2012 at 2:20 pm
Christo Bilukidi …….
Kid seems smokin hot to me. I just watched some non-highlight reels on him. He has a high revved motor, sheds double and triple team blockers and still either tackles the RB or knocks down the QB. He’s excellent at disrupting the play even if he doesn’t make the play.
The only question is what at what level of competition did he play ?
April 28th, 2012 at 2:20 pm
I forgot about the OG. He will start, but I don’t like the pick.
April 28th, 2012 at 2:20 pm
Raider O I love you man but you have got to get over this BPA crap. The scouts and coaches set their board according to their own grades not someone else’s if this draft tells you nothing else you should at least see that.
April 28th, 2012 at 2:21 pm
Trade up for polk
April 28th, 2012 at 2:21 pm
ENGLANDRAIDER Says:
April 28th, 2012 at 1:37 pm
How about that?
We drafted an Englishman and now a Canadian lineman.
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You gotta do what you gotta do in order to expand the Raider Nation Jersey sales internationally.
April 28th, 2012 at 2:21 pm
I’d totally take a chance on Janzen Jackson in the 7th.
April 28th, 2012 at 2:21 pm
Correction, I don’t agree with the pick. I thought there were better players available including OL.
April 28th, 2012 at 2:22 pm
Veldheer was a division II player also.
April 28th, 2012 at 2:22 pm
The need for a nosetackle and a switch to the 3-4 wasn’t as pressing a need apparently as some in here claim.
Hang in there guys, ONE of these years, you may get your wish.
April 28th, 2012 at 2:22 pm
YA
I told you the kid will fall, but I didn’t expect this.
Draft J Jackson please!!!!
April 28th, 2012 at 2:23 pm
finally Billy Winn is off board. Also Emmanuel Acho, Nick Mondek, Matt McCants, Tom Compton, Jason Slowey OLs
Hebron Fangupo NT/DT BYU
Miles Burris, LB, S.D. St. GOT HIM ALREADY!
Billy Winn, DE, Boise St.
Alfonzo Dennard CB Nebraska charged with hitting cop recently, best in zone
Adrien Cole MLB La. Tech
Audie Cole, LB,
Edwin “Rock” Baker, RB
David Molk, C
Leonard Johnson, CB Iowa St
Chris Polk, RB
Trevor Guyton, DE, Cal
Travis Lewis, LB, Oklahoma attitude questionable to some
Nicolas Jean-Baptiste, NT
D”Angelo Tyson, NT Georgia
Sammy Brown, LB, Houston
Jacquies Smith, DE/LB, Missouri
Brett Roy LB/DL Nevada
Coryell Judie, FS-CB
Alex Hoffman-Ellis, LB
James Brown, OT-OG Troy St
Ryan Steed, FS-CB Furman
Quentin Saulsbury, C-G Miss. St.
Dale Moss, WR, S. Dakota St. athlete, big, hands
Derrick Coleman RB-FB UCLA power goalline
Rishard Matthews WR-PR Nevada
Charles Brown CB-PR North Carolina
April 28th, 2012 at 2:23 pm
People were saying Jackson was BETTER than Eric Berry before getting kicked out of Tennessee.
April 28th, 2012 at 2:25 pm
I think Reggie drafted Christo because of the cool first name
April 28th, 2012 at 2:27 pm
BHP,
I agree with Criner, Burris (in my mock draft), and I like the DE from Penn. I also think they were some of the BPA, but I don’t agree with the OG and the 6th round pick. You have your opinions, and I have mine. I don’t have to agree with RM on everything. It’s a fact that GMs and oaches make mistakes.
April 28th, 2012 at 2:27 pm
I would love Dajohn Harris right now.
April 28th, 2012 at 2:27 pm
Reggie needs to draft some dam Samoans!
April 28th, 2012 at 2:28 pm
One of our 7ths will be Burfict.
April 28th, 2012 at 2:28 pm
or a fleet footed corner to develope..
April 28th, 2012 at 2:29 pm
Aaron Brown, LB, Hawaii completely stumps nfl.com, size unknown. Rams draftee
April 28th, 2012 at 2:29 pm
Burfict wont get drafted he needs to hope he doesn’t.
April 28th, 2012 at 2:29 pm
Well guys…who should we draft with our final pick?
Burfict?
Anyone?
April 28th, 2012 at 2:29 pm
YA, that would be the definition of catching lightning in a bottle even if he’s right under the level of Berry.
April 28th, 2012 at 2:30 pm
FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCCCCCCCKKKKKKKKK!!!!!!!
Can’t believe Rose is done. Son of a b*tch!
April 28th, 2012 at 2:30 pm
Burfict can be signed later.
it’s a whole other position, but look at Blount. everyone knew he could ball, but too much of a problem child. what a great UDFA signing he was for the first TEN, then SF, and eventually the Bucs reaped the benefits.
April 28th, 2012 at 2:31 pm
Wow, knicks are a complete joke
April 28th, 2012 at 2:31 pm
Brewster?
Jean-Baptisie?
Fangupo?
Galippo?
Brett Roy?
April 28th, 2012 at 2:31 pm
It’s not my opinion RaiderO I don’t have a clue about the DT I just know he’s an athlete. That’s what you want in fact I might agree with you on players. But I’m not seated in the warroom they are.
April 28th, 2012 at 2:32 pm
Twitter
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#Rams @ 209: Aaron Brown. 6′0/237. 4.77 40. In 2 yrs at Hawaii after JUCO, had 22.5 TFL, 10.5 sacks, 6 INTs. Rugby & wrestling background. [via Twitter
alzadoX Says:
April 28th, 2012 at 2:29 pm
Aaron Brown, LB, Hawaii completely stumps nfl.com, size unknown. Rams draftee
April 28th, 2012 at 2:32 pm
wait Brewster hasn’t gotten nabbed yet?! WHAT THE F ?!
at least be the first to sign him later!
April 28th, 2012 at 2:32 pm
Andy Slater @AndySlater Reply Retweet Favorite · Open
Scoop out of Miami says “whoops” RT @NBCMiami: Report of Derrick Rose’s injury was premature, his status is unknown.
Retweeted by Victor Cotto
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There is still hope.
April 28th, 2012 at 2:32 pm
75.YoungAmerican Says:
April 28th, 2012 at 2:21 pm
I’d totally take a chance on Janzen Jackson in the 7th.
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You and Raider O the only other guys that are with me on Janzen Jackson.
The young man likes his weed, meth, whatever..but…he can play.
Such differing views of the wayward lad but I watched alot of games he was in (before McNeese st.) and i was very impressed.
Low risk in the 7th. If he continues to rob grocery stores and operate meth labs then no big loss.
April 28th, 2012 at 2:32 pm
Btw BHP, I agree, I think the BPA thing is overrated.
April 28th, 2012 at 2:34 pm
Minnifield, CB has ankle (both) and knee problems
Audie Cole, LB, off the board
Hebron Fangupo NT/DT BYU
Miles Burris, LB, S.D. St. GOT HIM ALREADY!
Alfonzo Dennard CB Nebraska charged with hitting cop recently, best in zone
Adrien Cole MLB La. Tech
Edwin “Rock” Baker, RB
David Molk, C
Leonard Johnson, CB Iowa St
Chris Polk, RB
Trevor Guyton, DE, Cal
Travis Lewis, LB, Oklahoma attitude questionable to some
Nicolas Jean-Baptiste, NT
D”Angelo Tyson, NT Georgia
Sammy Brown, LB, Houston
Jacquies Smith, DE/LB, Missouri
Brett Roy LB/DL Nevada
Coryell Judie, FS-CB
Alex Hoffman-Ellis, LB
James Brown, OT-OG Troy St
Ryan Steed, FS-CB Furman
Quentin Saulsbury, C-G Miss. St.
Dale Moss, WR, S. Dakota St. athlete, big, hands
Derrick Coleman RB-FB UCLA power goalline
Rishard Matthews WR-PR Nevada
Charles Brown CB-PR North Carolina
April 28th, 2012 at 2:34 pm
99.Albert Bigelow Paine Says:
April 28th, 2012 at 2:32 pm
Andy Slater @AndySlater Reply Retweet Favorite · Open
Scoop out of Miami says “whoops” RT @NBCMiami: Report of Derrick Rose’s injury was premature, his status is unknown.
Retweeted by Victor Cotto
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There is still hope.
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That’s right, u are a Chicago guy…If Rose goes down so do the Bulls.
April 28th, 2012 at 2:35 pm
I do like the prospect of Bergstrom replacing either RT or LG position. if he can pull really well as a Guard in a ZBS, A+ pick in my book. hopefully he and Crines represent as last years Wiz and Moore.
April 28th, 2012 at 2:35 pm
Burfict is a poor mans Franz Joseph.
April 28th, 2012 at 2:36 pm
i meant to add: and keep NaPalmer clean .. that’s key. Carlisle gets pushed back way too much, and is too old to be as athletic as he once was IMO.
April 28th, 2012 at 2:37 pm
JFB, LMAO! how’d that guy turn out? everyone was on his nutz when we signed him. people wrote articles about how much of a steal he was.. i almost bought in.
April 28th, 2012 at 2:37 pm
Bulls are the only Chicago team I like. I think I am just cursed when it comes to sports teams.
April 28th, 2012 at 2:39 pm
Tashuan Gipson might be a DB option.
Might have to move to safety, but started almost 40 collegiate games, good size, ST player.
April 28th, 2012 at 2:39 pm
Crines will be a great 3rd down/goal line receiver but I doubt he starts.
April 28th, 2012 at 2:40 pm
I feel you Al. everytime i go to a game of any sport in the Bay, they freakin lose way more than they win, even when they’re having a good season..
April 28th, 2012 at 2:40 pm
Or we can say screw it and draft Kellen Moore to pair with Leinart, so we can corner the market on limp-wristed, noodle-armed, lefty QB’s.
April 28th, 2012 at 2:41 pm
Richard Crawford, DB, SMU stumps NFL.com no size…Redskins #7
Michael Smith, RB, Utah St. is off board. 4.32 40 but doesn’t play that fast. Decent bowling ball build RB
April 28th, 2012 at 2:41 pm
Like u said, we don’t know how bad the Rose injury is yet.
It didn’t look good.
Seems like he’s always getting hurt.
But…still hope.
April 28th, 2012 at 2:42 pm
Tim Fugger DE/LB is off board. There goes our UDFA
April 28th, 2012 at 2:42 pm
Crines already has better hands and route running than that of DHB when he started. i like his chances in getting plays over Murphy.
April 28th, 2012 at 2:42 pm
Motherfugger…
April 28th, 2012 at 2:42 pm
2012 NFL Draft Individual Grades:
95. Tony Bergstrom, OT/G, Utah: B Grade
The Raiders needed help on the offensive line. Tony Bergstrom, who can play multiple positions up front, definitely fits the range. He’s also good for Oakland’s scheme.
129. Miles Burris, DE/OLB, San Diego State: B- Grade
Miles Burris was a fifth-round prospect, but this is close enough to his range. The Raiders lost some pass-rushers in free agency, so they had to find some replacements.
158. Jack Crawford, DE, Penn State: B+ Grade
I had a strong feeling the Raiders would draft Jack Crawford. They really liked him as a fifth-round prospect – this is the exact correct range for him – and as I wrote earlier, they had to find multiple pass-rushers this weekend.
168. Juron Criner, WR, Arizona: A Grade
Juron Criner could have easily been picked on Friday. He was No. 95 on the consensus board. The Raiders don’t really need a receiver, but you can’t go wrong with this sort of value.
189. Christo Bulukidi, DT, Georgia State: D Grade
Georgia State’s first drafted player! The Panthers are coming into Division 1-A, so this is nice for them. However, he’s No. 752 on the consensus board. I don’t know if anyone else would have selected him.
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Bergstrom was certainly one of the players the Raiders had on their wish list. Same with Jack Crawford. I see Miles Burris as an inside player more than an outside one. I think they will try him on the outside, but if McClain falters, he may work well there due to his intincts. Criner was an absolute steal. He certainly is a better prospect than guys picked much earlier.
April 28th, 2012 at 2:43 pm
I don’t believe Kheeston Randle has been drafted, which is a major suprise to me.
Everywhere I say, had him as a 4-6th rounder, and is known as a real high-character person.
Maybe he was a little too smart, and teams thought he might not love the game enough. Could be.
April 28th, 2012 at 2:43 pm
Kellen Moore is going to succeed in the NFL. He may be the next Joe Montana.
April 28th, 2012 at 2:43 pm
AlzadoX Says:
April 28th, 2012 at 2:42 pm
Tim Fugger DE/LB is off board. There goes our UDFA
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Fugg that sh**.
April 28th, 2012 at 2:44 pm
Burris is going to have to work on his coverage skills if he wants to be an everydown player.
I think he has the best chance of all our picks though, to be starting on that MNF opener.
April 28th, 2012 at 2:45 pm
Dolphins just took Randall.
April 28th, 2012 at 2:45 pm
Comment From PDiddy
Think Fangupo is apossibility in 7th round or no more DL?
2:44
Steve Corkran:
I like the prospect of adding Fangupo. Massive presence in middle of defensive line.
I still think any decent run stuffing NT/DT even if lacking special qualities could help us stabilize our run defense, thus having bigger impact than a 6th-7th rounder at most any other position. Obviously the NFL talent evaluators don’t agree, as all these guys have been picked later than anticipated. NFL becoming a passing league…at least that’s current trend, not necessarily permanent
April 28th, 2012 at 2:45 pm
Hope Reggie drafts another guy with a name like Slade Norris.
April 28th, 2012 at 2:45 pm
Lefty,
Don’t be a hater! lol
Criner will start. Print that!
April 28th, 2012 at 2:46 pm
Well, there you have it.
I think he can be a good interior pass-rusher, maybe a poor mans Rod Coleman.
April 28th, 2012 at 2:46 pm
Do we have number 16 in rnd 7?
April 28th, 2012 at 2:47 pm
DJ,
I have not been watching. Is J Jackson is still available?
I agree with you, low risk, high return, so why not?
April 28th, 2012 at 2:47 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
April 28th, 2012 at 2:44 pm
Burris is going to have to work on his coverage skills if he wants to be an everydown player.
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That’s why I am thinking inside for him.
April 28th, 2012 at 2:48 pm
YoungAmerican Says:
April 28th, 2012 at 2:45 pm
Dolphins just took Randall.
KHEESTON RANDALL HAS A GREAT NAME FOR A DL but I wasn’t that impressed with reviews by scouting geeks, for what they’re worth…I know they’re not worth much, cuz I used to be a very very minor contributor for PFW many years ago
April 28th, 2012 at 2:48 pm
Raider D Says:
April 28th, 2012 at 2:46 pm
Do we have number 16 in rnd 7?
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23 I think. From the Lions.
April 28th, 2012 at 2:49 pm
Crawford gotta be tough, dude use to play rugby. Playing rugby is no pretty picture and not for the faint of heart. Dude is not a know it all cocky prick meaning he’s very teachable,flexible and eager to learn. With Crawford’s rugby background, he’ll be fine in the NFL.
April 28th, 2012 at 2:50 pm
Jordan Bernstine CB/S off board. There goes another one of our UDFAs
April 28th, 2012 at 2:51 pm
Boss01 Says:
April 28th, 2012 at 1:58 pm
Criner = *An injury free* Chaz with ball-catching skills
April 28th, 2012 at 2:51 pm
,THX seymore, a conventional fb would be nice!
April 28th, 2012 at 2:51 pm
I like the pic of Burfict without his shirt ( can you say “need more upper body definition?) with the little dog leaning on him.
Wonder what his name is? Lunch? Or appetizer?
LOL!
April 28th, 2012 at 2:52 pm
It’s not like Chaz was hands of stone, just injury prone.
April 28th, 2012 at 2:53 pm
“third rounder” Trevor Guyton Cal DE finally picked at #219
April 28th, 2012 at 2:55 pm
Kell, when you posted those nasty rhymes, you could have at least gave Rudy Ray Moore some credit for writing them.
April 28th, 2012 at 2:57 pm
Chaz was faster. Chaz ran a sub a 4.4 40.
Go Aztecs!!!!
April 28th, 2012 at 3:00 pm
Wow, the return of Preist TJ. Cool. haven’t read his posts in a while.
This Crawford guy looks crazy. He reminds me of those beasts on the fifth element!
Hope he can play as intimidating as he looks!
April 28th, 2012 at 3:02 pm
KoolKell is a plagiarist.
April 28th, 2012 at 3:04 pm
LB Travis Lewis & Caleb Surdy, T Nate Potter off the board
Hebron Fangupo NT/DT BYU
Miles Burris, LB, S.D. St. GOT HIM ALREADY!
Alfonzo Dennard CB Nebraska charged with hitting cop recently, best in zone
Adrien Cole MLB La. Tech
Edwin “Rock” Baker, RB
David Molk, C
Leonard Johnson, CB Iowa St
Chris Polk, RB
Nicolas Jean-Baptiste, NT
D”Angelo Tyson, NT Georgia
Sammy Brown, LB, Houston
Jacquies Smith, DE/LB, Missouri
Brett Roy LB/DL Nevada
Coryell Judie, FS-CB
Alex Hoffman-Ellis, LB
James Brown, OT-OG Troy St
Ryan Steed, FS-CB Furman
Quentin Saulsbury, C-G Miss. St.
Dale Moss, WR, S. Dakota St. athlete, big, hands
Derrick Coleman RB-FB UCLA power goalline
Rishard Matthews WR-PR Nevada
Charles Brown CB-PR North Carolina
April 28th, 2012 at 3:06 pm
there goes the cop beater…Alfonzo Dennard CB to Patriots R7…heck, the guy got to live the dream of many semis and still get drafted
April 28th, 2012 at 3:06 pm
Damn! I was hoping we would take Alameda. I guess LB was more of a priority though.
Escpecially with all of the new question marks around RoMac.
All in All pretty good. Got some much needed depth at LB and solid contributor on the OL for depth. If we keep Palmer’s jersey clean we won’t have to wear out or D as much.
April 28th, 2012 at 3:08 pm
David Molk, the 6′0″ Michigan center that some wanted in R3 finally goes in 7th. I think he won the Rimington award
April 28th, 2012 at 3:08 pm
Albert Bigelow Paine Says:
April 28th, 2012 at 2:55 pm
Kell, when you posted those nasty rhymes, you could have at least gave Rudy Ray Moore some credit for writing them.
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LOL. Double whammy. 1, for posting them, and 2, for plagiarizing. Can’t say I’m surprised.
April 28th, 2012 at 3:09 pm
Molk just went somewhat surprised he stayed on this long.
April 28th, 2012 at 3:10 pm
Poor David Polk the RB has been best on Board for 2 or 3 rounds now on BSPN….
April 28th, 2012 at 3:11 pm
Comment From Guest
Is this draft a vote of confidence for the likes of Ivey, DVD, and Chekwa?
3:03
Steve Corkran:
Sure thing.
April 28th, 2012 at 3:12 pm
and the next great reggie mckenzie pick is….rudy ruettiger…cmon reggie take a shot.
April 28th, 2012 at 3:12 pm
Lets see if RM can “stump the Truck again” or maybe a commercial or rant about Tebow. Good times on NFLN.
April 28th, 2012 at 3:12 pm
Do me this one solid Reggie Dajohn Harris please!.
April 28th, 2012 at 3:12 pm
I say the Raiders draft another D-lineman or linebacker.
April 28th, 2012 at 3:13 pm
Or TJ Barnes 6′7″ 334 DT
April 28th, 2012 at 3:14 pm
2 more picks till Raiders’ lucky 7
Rishard Matthews WR-PR Nevada is off the board
Hebron Fangupo NT/DT BYU
Miles Burris, LB, S.D. St. GOT HIM ALREADY!
Adrien Cole MLB La. Tech
Edwin “Rock” Baker, RB
Leonard Johnson, CB Iowa St
Chris Polk, RB
Nicolas Jean-Baptiste, NT
D”Angelo Tyson, NT Georgia
Sammy Brown, LB, Houston
Jacquies Smith, DE/LB, Missouri
Brett Roy LB/DL Nevada
Coryell Judie, FS-CB
Alex Hoffman-Ellis, LB
James Brown, OT-OG Troy St
Ryan Steed, FS-CB Furman
Quentin Saulsbury, C-G Miss. St.
Dale Moss, WR, S. Dakota St. athlete, big, hands
Derrick Coleman RB-FB UCLA power goalline
Charles Brown CB-PR North Carolina
April 28th, 2012 at 3:17 pm
ultimate sleeper pick JR Pendleton DT Ashland stumps NFL.com no size … Jaguars #7
April 28th, 2012 at 3:19 pm
How many times has NFLN cut to commercial during a Raiders draft pick? All of ‘em?
Talk about haters!
April 28th, 2012 at 3:19 pm
Who drafted Cordarro Law?
April 28th, 2012 at 3:26 pm
The Raiders relinquished their chance to draft the biggest surprise in the draft (Chris Greenwood, CB from Albion) for the mediocre lb from Penn State?
Did Lil Wiz give another glowing endorsement?
I’m totally non-plussed by the Raiders draft. They should have had Greenwood. If they wanted a WR Jones from Cal had to be their man. They draft two foreigners to play Dline. Don’t see alot of “football lovers” amongst their draft choices. Perhaps the OG from Utah will pan out.
They didn’t get Dennard from Nebraska. Should had him in the sixth. The Dline from Ga St. woulda been available as an undrafted FA.
I give the Raiders a “D.” Unbelivable.
Or is this an excuse for Reg to fire the entire Raiders scouting dept.?
April 28th, 2012 at 3:27 pm
Rolando might be gone now.
April 28th, 2012 at 3:34 pm
giving any grade right now is idiotic, sorry.
remember last years C or C- draft from many around the NFL? hilarious. tell that to 2012 probowler’s Wiz and D. Moore .. if not, d@mn close to it.